I, the Villain, Want to Save Myself, But the Yandere Heroines Disagree
Chapter 37 - Was I Wrong?

Time passed like this for a few more days, and soon it was time to return to school.

Orson still made a trip to Celineina’s place.

“It’s truly a rare occasion, for Young Master Orson to grace my humble abode. Have you finally come to your senses and wish to apply for the position of my advisor?” Celineina sat in her office, looking at Orson, and smiled.

“That’s not it. Also, Celineina, you are getting better at joking with me,” Orson said this, smiling.

“It feels much better than when you were so meticulous and only talked about work before.”

“...” Celineina’s face turned red upon hearing Orson say this.

Then she turned her head away.

“It’s all because of you,” she said softly.

“Alright, I’m here this time because I want to ask about the recent development of the Lison Trading Company.”

“Oh, you mean that,” Celineina said this, showing a charming smile. “Then I must thank you, Orson. If it weren’t for your connection, my textile business in the Aragon Duchy might have been strangled.”

“You’ve helped me so much. I truly don’t know how to repay you~”

Saying this, Celineina’s gaze wandered freely over Orson.

“Alright, alright, I surrender. I admit I can’t resist your charm. Let’s talk about serious matters,” Orson said this, quickly putting his hands together in surrender.

Seeing Orson’s defeated expression, Celineina also relaxed internally.

“Alright, simply put, the backbone of the Silver Moon Trading Company’s Aragon branch has been broken. My useless second brother has already resigned. He is currently probably serving as the older brother’s advisor.”

“Pfft, then they truly are two of a kind gathering together,” Orson couldn’t help but say.

“But in that case, even after the president of the Aragon branch is replaced, it still won’t be able to surpass the Lison Trading Company, right?”

“Mm,” Celineina nodded. “Currently, the strength of the Lison Trading Company in the Antica and Aragon regions has surpassed that of the Silver Moon Trading Company, but catching up to this giant will clearly not be accomplished in just a few months.”

“That is indeed true,” Orson heard this and nodded.

A trade war was a protracted war. To be honest, it was already very astonishing that the Lison Trading Company could develop in such a short period.

Even the Silver Moon Trading Company had accumulated for three generations before finally becoming the number one trading company in the Empire during Celineina’s grandfather’s generation.

“Celineina, where do you think is the ultimate goal of a merchant?”

Celineina was startled upon hearing Orson say this and looked at him.

“What do you mean by saying that, Orson?”

“I think that becoming the number one trading company in the Empire like your father, controlling the largest market, is still far from reaching the ultimate goal of a merchant.”

“Then, Orson, what do you think is the ultimate goal of a merchant?”

“I think the ultimate goal of a merchant is to be able to control the fate of a country, or even a world, by manipulating the market,” Orson said this, looking at Celineina.

“Celineina, your father’s ambition is too small. Even after becoming the biggest merchant in the Empire, he only thinks of attaching himself to influential figures and relying on their power to ensure his development.”

“What about you, Celineina? What kind of person do you want to become?”

“I...”

“I don’t know,” Celineina shook her head. “Orson, I don’t know...”

“Perhaps, as you said, my father’s ambition is too small, but my ambition is not necessarily as grand as you describe.”

“Or perhaps... I feel that my ability does not meet your expectations, Orson...”

“Then, what if I said I would support you?” Orson placed his hand on Celineina’s hand.

Celineina’s face turned red upon hearing Orson say this.

“If it is your request, Orson...”

“No, this is not a request, Celineina, this is a plea.”

“I want to ask you to promise me to try and become the great merchant I envision, surpassing all who came before.”

“I will try,” Celineina heard Orson say this and nodded.

“However, currently, the Silver Moon Trading Company is a huge mountain before me.”

“You don’t need to worry about that,” Orson said this, smiling.

“The Silver Moon Trading Company is like the setting sun about to fade, while the Lison Trading Company is the rising sun of dawn. You will replace the Silver Moon Trading Company and flourish for a long time.”

After saying this, Orson continued, “By the way, Celineina, I will be going to Saint Roland City in a while. You should come along too. There are some people I want to introduce you to.”

“Furthermore, with the current strength of the Lison Trading Company in the Empire, if it still remains in Antica City, it would be somewhat beneath its status.”

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On the other side, Saint Roland City, Silver Moon Trading Company Headquarters.

“What?” Louis looked at Paul before him, startled.

“Are you telling the truth?”

“Mm,” Paul nodded. “Currently, most of the textile supply on the market is in the Aragon region, and the Lison Trading Company just happens to monopolize the textile market in the Aragon region.”

“In this move, the Lison Trading Company is raising prices specifically for us, while keeping its own trading company at the original price. Without a doubt, the Lison Trading Company is trying to squeeze us out of the market through price competition.”

After hearing all of this, Louis was troubled.

He had initially thought that his daughter establishing her own business was just a minor venture, but he hadn’t expected that his daughter had actually accomplished something significant.

The little lion had grown up and bit the old lion.

“Paul, what should we do now to ensure our market isn’t seized?”

“It’s difficult,” Paul said this, shaking his head. “President, currently, people are still buying things from our Silver Moon Trading Company based on habit, but when they see that the Lison Trading Company is more profitable, our losses will be even greater.”

“Currently, the only way to alleviate the impact of the Lison Trading Company’s offensive is to sell all our textile products at reduced prices to recoup costs, completely giving up the textile market, and expanding into other markets. This way, we can mitigate the blow from the Lison Trading Company’s offensive.”

Currently, the Lison Trading Company has completely monopolized the textile supply chain. The Lison Trading Company has the power to set prices for textile products, thus making it invincible in this field.

Hearing Paul say this, Louis fell silent.

The textile industry was a major part of the trade sector. Giving up this piece of meat was undoubtedly cutting off one’s own arm.

However, if he were to rob Peter to pay Paul to maintain the price of textile products, the impact would be even greater.

This move was undoubtedly a losing game.

“Paul,” At this moment, Louis Slowly raised his head.

“President, please speak.”

“Do you think I was wrong?” Saying this, his tone carried a hint of loneliness.

“My daughter clearly has this talent for business, yet I never considered letting her inherit the family, instead letting my two unpromising sons inherit.”

“Tell me, if I had let Celineina inherit my position from the beginning, would the Silver Moon Trading Company be developing better now...”

“...” Paul heard Louis say this and also fell silent. “Apologies. No one can definitively say what would have happened if it didn’t happen, President. We need to overcome the current crisis now.”